As a successful, driven person living with diabetes, you understand the importance of making smart, effective choices that lead to long-term success. When it comes to the new holistic approach to managing your blood sugars, making small, sustainable changes with new food choices, new flavours and creative combinations of foods can all contribute to having an amazing impact.

One such change? 

Swapping refined carbs for whole grains.

You’re no stranger to the power of high-impact decisions, and this simple adjustment could make 2025 your best blood sugar year yet. Whole grains, even better - sprouted whole grains are packed with fibre which helps lower and balance your blood sugars and support your energy levels—something every busy person needs.

How to Swap Refined Carbs for Whole Grains

Identify Refined Carbs in Your Diet

Take stock of the refined carbs in your meals—white bread, pasta, crackers, and sugary snacks. These are common culprits that can cause spikes in your blood sugar levels.

Start by Substituting One Ingredient in your Meal

Begin with one meal a day. Choose a breakfast or lunch where you can replace refined grains (like white bread) with whole grains (like oatmeal or whole grain toast). This simple swap sets the foundation for the rest of your day.

Make Simple Swaps

Gradually add more whole grains to your meals—quinoa, lentils, farro, and barley are excellent options that can easily be incorporated into your weekly meal prep.

Track Your Progress

Keep track of how these changes are affecting your blood sugars. Note when you feel more energized and when you see improvements in your blood sugar levels each day.

The American Diabetes Association recommends replacing refined carbs with whole grains to reduce the risk of diabetes complications and to help stabilize blood sugar levels. Whole grains have a lower glycemic index and are digested more slowly, providing a steady source of energy and improving insulin sensitivity.

Swapping refined carbs for whole grains is a simple yet powerful change you can make this year to improve your blood sugar levels and overall health. As someone who’s always striving for excellence, this small dietary shift will support your long-term success in achieving more in target blood sugars helping you achieve your health goals.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Ac., C.H., RDH
Dr. Holistic Studies, Dr. Acupuncture
Diabetes Wellness Strategist & Coach
Creator & CEO of Holistic Diabetes Solutions
8 X International Best-Selling Author

As a woman living with diabetes for over 30 years, Dr. Cheryl understands the journey firsthand. When she was diagnosed, she received the same outdated advice her grandmother was given for over four decades, who relied primarily on medication, suffered from deteriorating health and eventually lost her life to diabetes. Fueled by this experience, Dr. Cheryl was compelled to seek a better way. Through countless research studies and trials, she developed the winning holistic approach: the Diabetes Success System which merges traditional wisdom with today’s best holistic self-care practices.  It has revolutionized diabetes management by providing a trusted way to maintain consistent and predictable healthy blood sugar levels.

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PROFESSIONAL DISCLAIMER

The material and content contained in this platform is for overall general diabetes health and education information only. It is not intended to constitute medical advice or to be a substitution for professional medical recommendations, diagnosis or treatment. All specific medical questions or changes you make to your medication and/or lifestyle should be discussed and addressed with your primary healthcare provider. Having the right mindset, doing the right movements at the right times of day, and eating foods that help keep blood sugar, insulin, and inflammation manageable can dramatically reduce your risk of the all-too-common complications of Diabetes, increase your energy levels and have you feeling your best every day.